Question 1

what can make the skin dry?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Cold temperatures and low humidity during winter,harsh soap,age,genetics,atopic dermatitis,medications for various conditions,thyroid disease

Question 2

why does skin get dry with age?

Accepted Answer

Natural aging: That is part of natural aging but can be exagerated bytoo much exposure to sun, not drinking enough water, and not moisturising the skin, usin soaps that dry the skin of its natural moisture.

Question 3

how can i treat dry winter skin?

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Moisturize: The only way to treat dry skin is to replenish the oils that are lost by moisturizing.  The best time to moisturize is immediately after shower while your skin the damp.

Question 4

what causes the skin to dry fast?

Accepted Answer

Fast Dry Skin: Lowered relative humidity at home or in the workplace can cause dryness of the skin, especially in the winter time. There are also some medications that can be responsible for excessive skin dryness.

Question 5

can my skin be dry and not look dry?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Think of the palm of your hands &amp; the soles of your feet. They often get that dry feeling making you reach out for lotion or cream, even though there is usually no visible signs of peeling, cracking or fissuring.

Question 6

my skin is very dry  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dry Skin: Moisturizers provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping. Thicker moisturizers work best, such as over-the-counter brands eucerin and cetaphil. You may also want to use cosmetics that contain moisturizers. Use warm water and limit bath time. Avoid harsh, drying soaps (use dove liquid soap). Apply moisturizers immediately after bathing. Try to use detergent without dyes or perfumes.

Question 7

my sis skin is dry, how to over come it?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Dryness is usually caused by excessive water exposure or harsh soaps.  Best treatment is decreased water exposure, use alot of moisturizers such as cetaphil and use a milder soap.  If these don't help, see a derm for prescription creams.

Question 8

why is my skin extremely dry and darkening?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Dryness can be a sign of eczema or atopic dermatitis.  The subtle inflammation that is associated with dryness can cause the skin to darken in color.  One natural way to lighten dark skin is a product called intilight.

Question 9

my skin is horribly dry - what should i use?

Accepted Answer

Cream or ointment: The best are cerave cream, nivea creme, aveeno (oatmeal) cream, cetaphil cream. Buy one pound jars. Eucerin cream, good, just hard to spread; aquaphor ointment is good, just too greasy.

Question 10

is it good to let the skin air dry after a shower?

Accepted Answer

No science: There is no recommendation from medicine on how you dry yourself after bathing.

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